China opposes US trade protectionism in shipbuilding, claiming it violates WTO rules.

China opposes US trade protectionism in shipbuilding, claiming it violates WTO rules. Spokesperson He Yadong of the Ministry of Commerce said that accusations against China are unfounded, with the main reason for the US shipbuilding industry's decline attributed to excessive protection. China's shipbuilding sector is focused on innovation, high-end, intelligent, and green growth.